Contestants
Meet the game-changers
10 entrepreneurs. 1 mission: to create a game-changing product or service in 4 hours – or be eliminated.
The Making Of is about more than just bright ideas – it’s about executing them under intense pressure. Each season, 10 entrepreneurs from across South Africa put their creativity, strategic thinking and hustle to the ultimate test: they’ll collaborate to create, compete to survive and vote off their rivals to claim their share of R800 000 in prize money.
Meet the 2025 contestants
Who will crack under the pressure and who will claim the cash?
Katlego Tshuma
Gauteng
Creates contemporary furniture and objects infused with African storytelling. Each piece is stylish, functional, and culturally meaningful – designed to look beautiful in any space while celebrating authentic African identity.
Koketso Ramatlho
Gauteng
Offers natural skincare and haircare products made with ingredients like coconut oil and vitamin C. From body scrubs and lotions to soaps and hair products, Angela Care is all about gentle, nourishing care that keeps you glowing, healthy and smelling amazing – without harsh chemicals.
Mbuso Mafuyeka
Gauteng
Provides fast, reliable and affordable tech support for individuals and small businesses. From quick repairs and part replacements to on-going IT support, everything is made simple with the Comguard App – book repairs, order parts and log tickets in just a few taps.
Mlungisi Nkosi
Gauteng
Helps learners boost their Maths and Science results while opening doors to coding, robotics and entrepreneurship. With a mission to make STEM accessible and exciting, the centre prepares young people for exams, careers and innovation – and even brings learning to life through a growing YouTube channel.
Priscilla Frost
Gauteng
Cleaning Squad is a cleaning and waste management business. I started it while working for an insurance company because I’ve always wanted more out of life and to create something of my own. One of the main reasons was the financial pressure of not being able to fully provide for my children and my parents. The business helps people and companies maintain clean, healthy spaces, while also creating job opportunities in my community.
Refilwe Xaba
Free State
An African-inspired beauty and wellness brand with haircare ranges for moms and kids. Using eco-friendly, aloe vera-based formulas, Glolooks celebrates natural beauty and textured hair. The products nurture hair and heritage while empowering women and children with pride, confidence and healthier alternatives – now stocked in major retailers and online.
Rodney Louis
Eastern Cape
Uses smart tech and real-time data to help utilities save water, spot problems early and run more efficiently. By combining IoT and automation, the business creates smarter infrastructure that cuts water loss, improves service and supports sustainable resource management for modern cities and communities.
Slondiwe Motshabi
KwaZulu-Natal
Helps companies build stronger connections with employees, clients and communities through branding, corporate gifting and wellness solutions. Born from a passion for purpose-driven work, Entire Brands turns gifts and experiences into meaningful touchpoints that inspire loyalty, pride and lasting relationships.
Tshiamo Mdhladhla
Gauteng
A proudly family-owned fashion brand creating quality garments that fit every size, shape and moment. From everyday wear to special occasions, Obriani offers timeless style through stores in Gauteng, North West and the Eastern Cape – and now online too.
Yumna Monier
Western Cape
Cultivates exotic and medicinal mushrooms, produces mushroom-based wellness products, and runs a retail store that connects people to the power of fungi. Wild Plum Growers nourishes communities with healthy food, natural wellness solutions and opportunities for education and sustainable growth.